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AGC Continues Push for Passage of Stimulus Plan
AGC continued urging Congress and the public to support the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act today by participating in a press conference on Capitol Hill and co-hosting a webcast on the economic outlook for construction.  AGC was quoted several times in a variety of media outlets, including… Read More
January 27, 2009
House to Vote on Stimulus Package
Building Contractors - Make Your Voices Heard Last week the House Appropriations Committee and House Ways and Means Committee approved their portions of the $825 billion economic recovery bill, clearing the measure for full House consideration.  The full House is expected to vote on final passage … Read More
January 27, 2009
AGC's Ken Simonson Makes Case for Infrastructure Investment on Capitol Hill
AGC's Ken Simonson speaking to reporters with Congressman Van Hollen AGC's Ken Simonson (left) spoke at a news conference on Capitol Hill January 27 in support of infrastructure investment as part of the stimulus package that passed the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday.  Congressman Chris… Read More
January 27, 2009
Presentations from Building Contractors Conference Now Available
Whether you attended the recent AGC Building Contractors Conference in La Quinta, CA or wish you did, you will certainly find the presentations from the Conference to be of interest.  Click here to access these presentations. Don't forget to mark your calendars for the next AGC Building… Read More
January 27, 2009
AGC & DOL Release Curricula Guidelines for Highway Sector
Training centers, community colleges and high schools nationwide will have clearer guidelines to help train future construction workers thanks to a new “competency model” released January 9, 2009 by the U.S. Department of Labor and the Associated General Contractors of America.  The framework will… Read More
January 27, 2009
OSHA Will Hold Public Hearings for Crane and Derricks in Construction
On January 26, 2009, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration published an announcement to hold public hearing on Crane and Derricks in Construction. The public hearings for Crane and Derricks in Construction will be held in Washington D.C. on March 17, 2009. Anyone who intends to testify… Read More
January 26, 2009
NCCER Looks to Highlight Craft Professionals
The National Center for Construction Education and Research is searching for proud craft professionals who exemplify craftsmanship to be featured in its Cornerstone of Craftsmanship campaign. NCCER is looking to feature individuals who possess a commitment to craftsmanship and the construction… Read More
January 26, 2009
Two AGC Members Quoted on MSNBC.COM
In an article titled, "The stimulus package: What's in it for business?" AGC member and past president Steve Massie (Jack L. Massie Contractor, Williamsburg, Va.) was quoted on the state of his business in the current economic climate. In addition, AGC member Brian Burgett (Kokosing Construction Co… Read More
January 26, 2009
Stimulus bill buoys multiple construction types; NABE, Fed depict grim private outlook
Stimulus legislation expected to be considered by the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday includes approximately $149 billion of funding to be obligated by September 30, 2009, for infrastructure and public building investment provisions, according to a tabulation by AGC. Transportation… Read More
January 26, 2009
AGC BIMForum Chair Named One of ENR Top 25 Newsmakers of 2008
John Tocci Sr., chair of the AGC BIMForum, was named one of the Top 25 Newsmakers of 2008 by Engineering News-Record (ENR) in its January 12, 2009 issue.  John Tocci is the Chief Enabling Officer of Tocci Building Companies in Woburn, MA and has been an active member of AGC on the local and… Read More
January 26, 2009

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